SpaceX · 1 year ago
Full Stack Software Engineer - Top Secret Clearance
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company focused on reducing the costs of space travel through reusable rockets. The Full Stack Software Engineer will design, develop, and test software solutions for analysis and simulation in support of SpaceX flight systems, while collaborating across engineering groups to build high-performance web applications.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop full-stack solutions to manage analysis, prototypes, and vehicles leveraging simulation software, emulators, and flight software
Develop prototypes to prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
Develop high-fidelity simulation and emulation software for all vehicles while maintaining the highest standards of excellence, never settle for the status quo
Improve reliability and performance of simulation software
Work with users to develop new features and improve user experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 1+ years of experience in software development
1+ years of professional experience in full-stack development of production web applications
Experience with JavaScript libraries such as React and Redux
Professional experience developing Python applications
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance
Preferred
Professional programming experience in modern C++ (C++14 and above)
Professional programming experience with object-oriented languages such as Java, Python, C#
Strong software design and development skills
Experience with highly available concurrent systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Experience with containerized solutions such as Docker and Kubernetes
Professional experience with Linux or Unix systems and tools
Experience with high-performance computing systems
Experience with database systems such as Postgres, MySql or Oracle
Experience working with a team on at least one large (>100,000 lines) software project
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and test automation
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M
Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
Recent News
2026-01-06
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